Chris Hicks partially tore his ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) during this baseball season. He will need Tommy John surgery. But the Homewood-Flossmoor pitcher was healthy enough to sign his letter of intent to play at Claflin University during the Vikings spring college signing event May 11. “It’s exciting,” he said.[Read More…]
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H-F High’s new Houlihan scholarship will benefit future journalists
A newly created scholarship at Homewood-Flossmoor High School is supporting future journalists as it honors the late Tom Houlihan, a long-time journalist and Flossmoor resident. The $1,000 annual scholarship will be presented to a graduating senior who intends to major in journalism. Houlihan’s journalism career stretched 40 years. He helped[Read More…]
Governors State launches app for university media distribution
Beginning Jan. 16, viewers can tune in on their phones or other devices to watch Governors State University events, including sports and commencement, via a new app. The Educator TV app will deliver content directly, allowing the community to stay connected while also showcasing the university’s talent and full-service media studios. Josh[Read More…]
GovState president addresses $14 million budgetary shortfalls
Governors State University President Joyce Ester hosted a meeting with faculty and staff on Nov. 17 to discuss finances and ask for help balancing the budget. In an email to faculty and staff on Oct. 27, Ester, who took over as president in July, announced the university has been operating[Read More…]
Workshop series at GSU to help listeners enjoy orchestral music
Orchestral music and all its inspirations will be discussed in a new Knowledge Exchange program at Governors State University. Sessions meet Fridays from 10 a.m. to noon through Nov. 7. Discussions and presentations are led by Dr. Charles Amenta, a member of the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra’s board of directors, and[Read More…]
GovState President Cheryl Green dies after battle with illness
Recently retired Governors State University President Cheryl Green died on April 23. An email to the community from Interim University President Corey Bradford announced Green’s passing following a lengthy illness on April 24. Green retired on March 1 after serving as the university’s sixth president for four years. In August[Read More…]
GovState board selects Joyce Ester as the next university president
The Governors State University Board of Trustees unanimously voted to approve a contract with Joyce Ester, who will officially become the university’s seventh president on July 1. Ester, who was selected from a pool of 62 candidates for the position, has had a long career in higher education. GovState will[Read More…]
GovState names interim president
Note: Chris Weber wrote this story for the GovState Phoenix. As the Board of Trustees works to find a replacement after Governors State University President Cheryl Green’s retirement in early March, Vice President of Administration and Finance Corey S. Bradford Sr. has taken the lead as head administrator. Bradford said[Read More…]
GSU celebrates President Green’s legacy as her retirement nears
The Governors State University (GSU) community gathered on Feb. 7 to honor President Cheryl Green at a retirement banquet. The event punctuated the end of her four-year tenure at GSU and more than 30 years in education. The banquet, which included food, entertainment, and well-wishes, was followed the same evening[Read More…]
Healing-Centered Illinois Task Force celebrates launch at Governors State
On Jan. 30, Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton officially launched the Healing-Centered Illinois Task Force (HCITF), marking a significant step towards addressing trauma and promoting healing within communities across Illinois. The launch event at Governors State University preceded the task force’s first official meeting. Initiated through a 2020 bill in the[Read More…]
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